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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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